SQL Server Developer

Overview

LOCAL CANDIDATES WHO CAN BE ON-SITE IN VENTURA 3 DAYS PER WEEK

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Developer with knowledge of C#/.NET for a long-term contract engagement supporting enterprise application development data-driven systems and ongoing platform enhancements. This role will work closely with application developers business analysts and infrastructure teams to design develop optimize and support high-performance database solutions and integrated C# applications.

This is a hands-on role ideal for a senior-level developer who is comfortable owning database design performance tuning and application integration in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain SQL Server databases schemas tables views stored procedures and functions

• Optimize SQL queries indexes and execution plans to ensure performance and scalability

• Understanding of C#/.NET applications and services that interact with SQL Server databases

• Collaborate with application teams to design efficient data access patterns

• Support data migrations enhancements and ongoing production support

• Troubleshoot and resolve database and application performance issues

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices

• Document database designs data flows and technical solutions

• Work with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical implementations

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server

• Strong expertise in:

  • T-SQL

  • Stored procedures functions triggers

  • Indexing and query performance tuning

• 3 years of professional experience with C# (Framework Core)

• Experience building and supporting data-driven applications

• Familiarity with ORM tools (Entity Framework or similar)

• Experience with source control (Git Azure DevOps or similar)

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

• Ability to work independently in a contract environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure SQL AWS RDS etc.)

• Experience with APIs and service-based architectures

• Knowledge of data security compliance and role-based access controls

• Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (healthcare finance government etc.)

Contract Details

• Long-term engagement with stable funding

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience

• Opportunity for extensions and additional project work

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract